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Friday, May 10, 2024

Kate Baldwin, Phillip Boykin, More to Appear in Eugene O'Neill Summer Season by Margaret Hall

This season marks the O’Neill’s 60th Anniversary since the new work development center was founded in 1964.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Todrick Hall to Star in Shrek the Musical in London by Margaret Hall

Hall will play Donkey in the Jeanine Tesori-David Lindsay-Abaire musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway's Stereophonic Releases Cast Album May 10 by Margaret Hall

Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play is the most Tony-nominated play in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Photos: Sarah Paulson Receives Sardi's Portrait by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated actor joined the New York restaurant’s famed wall of caricatures May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:06PM

Illinoise Production Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates Dies at 51 by Margaret Hall

The Tony nominated musical cancelled its evening May 8 performance in response to the tragedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Pantomime Parody of Home Alone, Homo Alone! To Play London's The Other Palace by Margaret Hall

Jodie Prenger and Bobby Delaney have again teamed up to write the holiday pantomime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of London's Spirited Away? by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibili's 2001 film Spirited Away previously premiered in Japan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Peter Morgan's Patriots To Receive Film Adaptation by Margaret Hall

The work, currently playing Broadway's Barrymore Theatre, recounts the story of Vladimir Putin's rise to power after the fall of the Soviet Union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Stir Opens at The Old Globe May 9 by Margaret Hall

The play follows two siblings separated by distance and circumstance, who unite to share their mother's favorite recipe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Laura Benanti's Solo Show Nobody Cares Returns Off-Broadway May 9 by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner's solo comedy, which played three nights only at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre earlier this year, has returned to the venue for three weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Musical Adaptation of Drop Dead Gorgeous to Get Concert Preview at Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The adaptation is one of more than 1,500 productions announced by the Edinburgh Fringe today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM

Illinoise Cancels May 8 Performance Following a ‘Tragedy Within the Community’ by Margaret Hall

The evening performance of the Tony nominated musical will not go on as planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Penn and Teller to Join Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung in Stalker for One-Night-Only by Margaret Hall

The Swedish street magicians and illusionists are currently displaying their skills on the Off-Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Jason Danieley and Andrea Nunes Marry by Margaret Hall

The Broadway favorite married his partner of several years in a private ceremony April 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Niagara Musical to Receive Concert Presentation at Green Room 42 by Margaret Hall

The musical by the late Lauren Widner and Ryan McCurdy tells the story of six individuals connected by the wonder and adventure of Niagara Falls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Watch: See Anthony Ramos in New Trailer for Twisters by Margaret Hall

The disaster movie features the Hamilton alum as the best friend of a storm chaser-turned-storm tracker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Why Purlie Victorious and Our Town Producer Irene Gandy Can't Bring Herself to Retire by Margaret Hall

This industry powerhouse is now helping launch a fellowship for up-and-coming directors, and picking up some lifetime achievement awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) to Embark on New U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

The Olivier nominated show will embark on a seven-stop tour this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Twelve Angry Men the Musical Begins Performances at Asolo Rep May 8 by Margaret Hall

Utilizing a jazz-infused score, 12 men debate the fate of a young defendant charged with murdering his father.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

10 Top Looks From Broadway Stars at the 2024 Met Gala by Margaret Hall

Cole Escola, J. Harrison Ghee, the cast of The Wiz, and other stage stars were among the attendees at fashion's biggest night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Oscar Winner Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut This Season by Margaret Hall

Downey will star in Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar's newest play, MCNEAL, at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Dylan Mulvaney to Debut New Solo Musical at Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

The social media star will dive into the labels that have been thrust upon her throughout her highly publicized transition, her relationship with God, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

New Musical From Here Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Set in 2016, the musical centers on a gay man's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Watch: Stereophonic Makes Its Late Night Debut With 'Masquerade' on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

Featuring an original song by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the record-breaking play performed on the late night show May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, May 6, 2024

Michael Cerveris, Twyla Tharp, Britton & The Sting, More Set for 2024 Little Island Summer Series by Margaret Hall

Running for four months, beginning in June, the small man-made island will host a roster of original work, all commissioned by and developed at Little Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Video: See The Great Gatsby Perform on Good Morning America by Margaret Hall

The musical performed a medley of songs on the morning show May 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Photos: Step Inside the 2023–2024 Broadway Design Celebration by Margaret Hall

Hosted by David Rockwell at the Civilian Hotel, the evening honored theatre designers and their work this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Twenty-Sided Tavern Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Multi-Lingual Artistry of Spring Awakening's Robi Hager by Margaret Hall

The Broadway vet is using his writing talents to craft an artistic voice for immigrants and refugees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Twenty-Sided Tavern Officially Opens Off-Broadway May 5 by Margaret Hall

The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM
Friday, May 3, 2024

Patrick Page to Star in Titus Andronicus Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The three-performance workshop will be the latest in Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards